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Putting “Home” in the “Education” Equation

by Aminisha Black,The Parents Notebook We’re familiar with the enthusiasm of a three- or four-year-old. They are eager to explore and learn. They are confident that they can do anything. Reality is not a concept they embrace.Notice how few of our children are still that...
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Child Support Finances The Future

By Akosua K. Albritton The saying, “Children are the future”, is heard in many quarters of society, from church pulpits to school auditoriums, to City Hall chambers. Not only are they the future, but they are people living now. Unfortunately, some parents are not paving...

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Promoting Parents on the Elementary School Level

While parents are literally in their children’s classroom night and day year-round, we aren’t...
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The Parent's Notebook: We Owe Our Children Freedom From Violence

While many opportunities exist to join others in protesting the gun violence, the potential...
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The Parent's Notebook: Putting Conflict Resolution on the Home and Community Agendas

As marches and campaigns are organized around ending rampant violence among youth, it occurred...
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The Parent's Notebook: A Different Take on Violence – Restoring Power to the Home

Currently, there is a mass movement in response to the rampant violence that is...
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The Parent's Notebook: Parents Should Allow Children To Exercise Their Power And Experience Success Within Boundaries

Is the access to power in our hands?  Are we ready to explore the...
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The Parent's Notebook: Arming Your Child With Real Power

WBLS’ Hour of Power with Rev. Al Sharpton followed by the Open Line Team...
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The Parent's Notebook: The “Batman Killer” Illustrates Why Being Smart Is Not Enough, Our Kids Must Be S.M.A.R.T.

  America was in shock after last week’s shooting of dozens in a Colorado movie...
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Parents Notebook: How Can Proactive Parents Prevent Their “Good Kids” From Turning To Lifestyles Of Violence?

by Aminisha Black There has been a lot of talk about the rash of violent...
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The Parent’s Notebook

  Proactive Parents Share Strategies to Prevent Brain Drain:   PN asked two parents who are also...
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Getting the Energy Up for Another School Year

Getting the Energy Up for Another School Year If you're a parent of a New...
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The Parent's Notebook: Growing Genius

Growing Genius In an ongoing search for ways  for parents to use   multiple intelligence theory...
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Parent's Notebook: Regardless Of The Family Makeup…The Job Description Is The Same

Whether the topic is poor performance in school or juvenile crime, the issues of...
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